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Kay Manekas Cassidy

@kaymanekascassidy

HR Director at USA East Jesuits who supported a 2020 merger and sustained 4% annual turnover.

United States
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At USA East Jesuits, I provide strategic leadership for HR operations and advise senior leadership on workforce planning and employee engagement. I supported two healthcare facility closures and a 2020 organizational merger, guiding workforce transitions with transparency and care.

I facilitated a transition to an integrated HRIS platform, improving reporting and planning while streamlining daily HR functions with electronic timekeeping. I also created SOPs and training manuals to help employees and supervisors use the new processes.

At USA East Jesuits, I identified benefit options that could reduce costs by up to $40,000 and handled hiring internally to reduce recruitment costs. I created and implemented recruitment programs and a compensation plan, and helped sustain a 4% annual turnover rate.

Previously, I served as the sole HR leader at Naval Systems Incorporated (NSI), partnering with executives as the organization grew. I developed scalable HR systems and supported the organization’s growth through workforce strategy, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and policy development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of Human Resources

USA East Jesuits

Jun 2017 - Present (9 years 3 months)

Provide strategic leadership for all human resource operations supporting 110 employees, advising senior leadership on organizational initiatives, workforce planning, and employee engagement. Played a central role in two healthcare facility closures and a 2020 organizational merger, leading complex change management and workforce transitions.

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Director of Human Resources

Naval Systems Incorporated

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 (5 years 11 months)

Served as the sole Human Resources leader for a rapidly growing organization, supporting all HR functions while the organization doubled in size over three years. Partnered directly with the executive leadership team and organization owners as a trusted advisor on workforce strategy, organizational growth, and employee relations.

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Project Coordinator/Human Resources Associate

Coordinated projects and supported human resources functions as an HR Associate.

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Human Resources Generalist

Asbury Solomons Island Retirement Community

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Human Resources Coordinator

AMEWAS Inc.

Coordinated human resources activities and processes.

Education

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Villanova University

Master's Degree, Human Resources Development

Master's Degree in Human Resources Development from Villanova University, completed in 2022.

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SHRM

Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources

Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) since 2012, active.

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360training.com, Inc.

HIPAA for Business Associates Certified, Healthcare Compliance

HIPAA for Business Associates Certified, IACET Accredited Provider.

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